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Devon Energy Makes Changes to Executive Leadership Team

Published: September 29, 2026 |

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Devon Energy made some executive leadership team changes after its headquarters move to Houston, Texas.

Tom Hellman has been named executive vice-president, exploration, and production, leading the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Rockies business units. Hellman previously served as the operator’s senior vice-president, new ventures.

Robert (Trey) Lowe III has been named executive vice-president, exploration and production, leading the Permian basin business unit. Lowe previously served as Devon’s executive vice-president and chief technology officer.

Kevin Smith has been named executive vice-president and chief technology officer. Smith previously served as Devon’s senior vice-president, subsurface.

John Raines, the former executive vice-president, exploration and production - Permian, and Michael DeShazer, the former executive vice-president, exploration and production - Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Rockies, will leave the company as of Sept. 1, 2026.


Devon Energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S. with a diversified multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the Delaware Basin. Devon’s disciplined cash-return business model is designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders, while focusing on safe and sustainable operations.


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